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2 years, 10 months ago

If you had to remove one of the ingredients from the famous BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwich, which one would it be and why?

I know this is a criminally insane thing to do, but if you had to which one would you remove?

I bet you never knew the BLT Sandwich even had its own wikipedia page!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLT_sandwich
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changes | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I would remove the bacon. I am a vegetarian. I would then add some cheese, onion, and avocado. But then it wouldn't be a BLT would it?

But, the BLT is said to possibly come from the tea sandwich , which is popular in England and Britain. This sandwich is small and petite (two bites), not like the traditional American BLT that is a meal in itself. The tea sandwich is served in the afternoon, hence, with teas. It is meant to ease hunger until dinner time.

The bread is usually white with the crust removed right before serving. Typical fillings are: radishes, cucumber, asparagus, watercress, pimento cheese, smoked salmon, fruit jam, curried chicken, and egg salad.

Spreads used are: butter, cream cheese, or mayonnaise.

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sunshine09 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I Love BLT's they are one of my favorite sandwich's all year around. The one item that I would remove would have to be the lettuce. I can not stand lettuce when it gets soggy and droopy. However pile on the bacon, tomato and toast that bread hmmmm we are good to go !!
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silvos1988 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

I agree here. I can only see the Lettuce being removed from this powerful trio. It's the only one that's expendible, in my opinion. Tomatoes and Bacon are a must.

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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I'd take away the bacon. ohoh, is this the first vote for this?? :)

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mamakin | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

i'd dump the bacon too....and replace it with fakin bacon or veggie sausage.
i eat no meat.

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aogwarrior | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Take out the tomato, it has a texture that just does not fit with the rest of the sandwich. Tomatoes are slimy and have a slightly acidic flavor, which just does not fit with the lettuce and bacon. Bacon, when perfectly done, is slightly crispy and crunchy. Fresh lettuce is the same. But the most perfect tomato in the world is still somewhat slimy and just does not fit in.

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zesi | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I may be in the minority, but I'd say the tomato. There are too many tasteless, mushy, oozy tomatoes out there. You'll be looking at this beautiful sandwich, bite into--crunch, chew, and what's this mushy thing that has destroyed the structural integrity of your bread? A disgusting tomato. At least lettuce isn't supposed to have too much taste, and lettuce shouldn't be too watery anyway (unless you've had your sandwich out for a while).

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jeffp | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Remove the lettuce. It just sits there between the tasty bacon and the tasty tomato.
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sacgfgirl | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I'm only the second person to say this, but I would take away the bread. Lettuce, tomato, and bacon are delicious together without the bread, making it more low carb, and the mayo can still hold the ingredients together.

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modenapsu | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

I like that idea!

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jduvall | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Definitely the tomato. I don't like tomatoes. I'd add cheese instead.

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snawitz | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I should take away the bread

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bunnyphuphu | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I love the texture and nutrition that the lettuce offers (as long as it's not iceberg lettuce...)

But if I had to take off one thing... I would choose the lettuce.
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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

WOOOHHHHH HOW SWEET! nice photo. lol

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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

your bunny photos are always adorable.... from Krysstell and the bunnies!

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bunnyphuphu | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

I'm a bunny... but when it comes to BLT's I'm not a dummy!

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bestpay | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

You cannot be serious to quote John McEnroe, a bunny removes the lettuce?

I also attach the "Bunny Song" from Veggie Tales, I wondered what you thought of this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQ_Ja02gTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS0T57GOwPo

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timcadieux | 2 years, 10 months ago
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The lettuce, it's useless!!

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morriss003 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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The lettuce. Gotta have the bacon. Tomato more tasty than lettuce.

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tgood1 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I would lose the lettuce, It doesn't add a lot to the sandwich except bulk. It has no nutritional value either. Depending on where I am I sometimes skip the lettuce anyways because in some countries it is not a wise idea to eat the lettuce...

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trinifigueroa | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I will remove the lettuce, if I had to remove one of the ingredients from a BLT sandwich. The bread and the bacon are dry, but have flavor. Lettuce is good, but I cannot eat bread, lettuce and bacon. I need the juice from the tomato.

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lillyshak | 1 year, 5 months ago
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I know that this has already been resolved, but I want to share with you a recipe I was given when I left home:
Alphabet Sandwich:
1 rasher of cooked bacon
2 slices of bread (any type will do)
A smear of butter
A few crisp, fresh leaves of lettuce
A few slices of tomato
1 slice of turkey
1 smear of mustard
1 roast potato, sliced and cold
Method:
1. Butter and mustard both slices of bread.
2. Dice the bacon, and scatter over 1 slice of bread.
3. Add the lettuce and tomato to the bacon-ed bread, evenly spread,
4. Lay the slices of potato on top of this.
5. Place your slice of turkey on top.
6. Place the plain, butter-and-mustard bread on top of the one with bacon, potato etc on, to create a sandwich.
7. Cut into small squares.
8. Enjoy your B-L-T-T-P-M-B-B (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Turkey, Potato, Mustard, Bread, Butter), or Alphabet Sandwich!

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bestpay | 1 year, 5 months ago Report

Nice answer, thanks very much.

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pawsalmighty | 2 years, 10 months ago
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would have to be the lettuce, especially if it's not a nice green leaf of romaine. I love the lettuce, but it would be no contest!

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pellrider | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I will take out the lettuce, if I have to take one out. The sandwich will taste ok even without lettuce. I don't hate lettuce though.

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tenor11 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I say keep the bacon and the tomato, lose the lettuce.

However there is the low carb version where you wrap the bacon and tomato in the lettuce and forget the bread.

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albanian | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Bacon because it's not kosher. Also, it's unhealthy.

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albanian | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

On further thought, I note that if you combine this suggestion, removing the bacon, with my suggestion for your other question - adding fried oysters- and use French bread, then you have a New Orleans Fried Oyster PoBoy, which is one of my favorite sandwiches.

http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/STF/STF002/fried-oyster-poboy_~637627.jpg

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modenapsu | 2 years, 10 months ago
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The mayo! ;)

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awesome222 | 2 years, 10 months ago
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What better than a BLT?? A BCT.. yeah, instead of putting lettuce, you put a slice of cheddar or swiss cheese.. or both.. so much better.. I am a vegetarian, so i even omit the b so i have a CT, and its quite fantabulous..

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